THE BLITZ projects the Atlanta Falcons to be the 2nd-most run-oriented offense among all teams this week with a 55.7% run rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.The Atlanta Falcons O-line grades out as the 4th-best in the NFL this year at blocking for rushers.Tyler Allgeier has grinded out 53.0 yards per game on the ground this year, one of the highest marks in the league among running backs (78th percentile).Opposing offenses have rushed for the 5th-most yards in the NFL (145 per game) vs. the Carolina Panthers defense this year.The Atlanta Falcons have utilized some form of misdirection on 53.2% of their plays since the start of last season (7th-most in football), which can confuse the defense and bolster offensive production.
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